Corkscrew Willow

Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' Overview Uses: A perfect tree for a variety of locations Benefits: Fast growing and gorgeous! Unique twisted growth habit! Extremely attractive leaves with hues of green and yellow! Ultra-low maintenance!  USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade Life Cycle: Perennial  Mature Height: 20' - 30' Mature Width: 15' - 25' Bloom Season: Early Spring Growth Rate: Rapid Summary An eclectic and contorted tree that's sure to draw all the right attention!  Salix matsudana—most commonly called Corkscrew Willow, and Twisted Willow—is best known for its spiraling branches and extremely fast growth! Growing as fast as two feet a year, you can practically watch it grow!  In addition to its branches twisting and spiraling, its brightly colored leaves are twisted and spiraled, too! Leaves turn attractive shades of yellow in the fall.  Birds seem to love this tree as much as people, as its unique growth provides ample areas for perching an